Jajarkot kids die after hornet sting

JAJARKOT: Two children have died, while another sustained critical injuries, after being stung by hornets in Bherimalika-7 of Jajarkot district on Sunday.

Rijan Pun (5), son of Niroj Pun, and Bhawana Pun (3), daughter of Kalawati Pun, both residents of Khatigaun, Bherimalika-7, had died in the incident on Sunday morning.

Similarly, Kabita Pun (7), daughter of Kalawati, is in critical condition.

"We had decided not to take the children to the health post since it is very far and tried home remedies," Niroj Pun said, "But, we could not save them."

The child were attacked by the insects while they were chasing away monkey from their maize farm.